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How can higher ed make democracy better?

How can higher ed make democracy better?

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 23, 2024democracy, culture, politics, education, voting, civic action, civic engagement, youth

Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what’s the real L.A.?

Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what’s the real L.A.?

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 3, 2024los angeles, cities, culture, civic engagement

Where to get free trees in Los Angeles and Orange counties

Where to get free trees in Los Angeles and Orange counties

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 26, 2024los angeles, environment, public space, civic engagement

Majority of Americans continue to favor moving away from Electoral College

Majority of Americans continue to favor moving away from Electoral College

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 25, 2024democracy, politics, policy, voting, government, civic engagement, data

In Long Beach and beyond, micro-galleries turn neighborhoods into mini-art districts

In Long Beach and beyond, micro-galleries turn neighborhoods into mini-art districts

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 17, 2024art, artists, community, civic space, public space, cities, civic engagement, culture

How Kamala Harris Took ‘Freedom’ Back from the GOP

How Kamala Harris Took ‘Freedom’ Back from the GOP

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 17, 2024politics, women, policy, government, voting, civic engagement

A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 7, 2024los angeles, community, culture, civic engagement

Venezuela’s opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here’s how they did it

Venezuela’s opposition secured over 80% of crucial vote tally sheets. Here’s how they did it

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 3, 2024global, women, voting, civic engagement, politics

Did Mayor Karen Bass just save outdoor dining in L.A.?

Did Mayor Karen Bass just save outdoor dining in L.A.?

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 30, 2024los angeles, policy, culture, community, workforce, government, civic space, civic engagement

As the world arrives for the Olympics, Paris food goes local. How can L.A. compete?

As the world arrives for the Olympics, Paris food goes local. How can L.A. compete?

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 24, 2024global, cities, los angeles, sustainability, civic engagement

L.A. Clippers’ New Home, Intuit Dome, Is a Hot Ticket for Art

L.A. Clippers’ New Home, Intuit Dome, Is a Hot Ticket for Art

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 10, 2024los angeles, art, artists, civic engagement, culture

Meet the Californians serving in the first class of the American Climate Corps

Meet the Californians serving in the first class of the American Climate Corps

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 9, 2024climate, California, policy, civic engagement

Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take our civics quiz.

Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take our civics quiz.

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 3, 2024civic engagement, civic action, civic space, history

L.A. population is aging fast. Here’s how it’s dramatically transforming the city

L.A. population is aging fast. Here’s how it’s dramatically transforming the city

Cynthia HirschhornJuly 2, 2024los angeles, aging, youth, data, immigration, housing, economics, civic space, civic engagement

A Seattle Urban Garden Models What Community Input Should Look Like

A Seattle Urban Garden Models What Community Input Should Look Like

Cynthia HirschhornJune 11, 2024cities, urban design, community, civic space, civic engagement

Where does L.A.’s leftover produce go? This group helps get tons to the hungry every day

Where does L.A.’s leftover produce go? This group helps get tons to the hungry every day

Cynthia HirschhornMay 28, 2024los angeles, environment, community, civic action, civic engagement, public health

What America’s Student Photojournalists Saw at the Campus Protests

What America’s Student Photojournalists Saw at the Campus Protests

Cynthia HirschhornMay 9, 2024youth, education, politics, culture, civic engagement, civic action, civic space, justice

Swing Sets Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

Swing Sets Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

Cynthia HirschhornMay 2, 2024design, urban design, cities, architecture, civic engagement

California’s population increased last year for first time since 2020

California’s population increased last year for first time since 2020

Cynthia HirschhornApril 30, 2024California, data, civic engagement, economics

Secret meetings, social chatter: How the Columbia protest sparked a student revolt

Secret meetings, social chatter: How the Columbia protest sparked a student revolt

Cynthia HirschhornApril 26, 2024social justice, youth, activism, justice, politics, police, policy, education, civic action, civic engagement